I was surrounded by an eclectic mix of peers who pushed
me and exposed me to experience so many different cultures and
ideologies. It was a true coming-of-age college experience.

Steven Yeun

Actor, The Walking Dead

Kalamazoo College (MI), Class of 2005

At the end of the day, our college experiences are what we make of them. I chose one of spontaneity, adventure, and discipline, and it informs my passion and dedication to my work every day. I am so grateful that I chose to get a liberal arts education.

Naomi Pomeroy

Chef and Restaurant Owner

Lewis & Clark College (OR), Class of 1997

I would encourage all parents of high school students to really take a moment and explore all that a liberal arts education has to offer.

Dzifa Yador

Production Manager, MTV Networks/Viacom

St. Lawrence University (NY), Class of 2011

When you're in an environment like a liberal arts school, the opportunity is to learn how to ask great questions, to seek curiosity, and ultimately help you learn. To be able to construct a great question—to help uncover something that is going to be a meaningful addition to your life—is unique to the way liberal arts schools are run.

Jascha Kaykas-Wolff

Chief Marketing Officer, BitTorrent

Whittier College (CA), Class of 1998

It is no surprise that many liberal arts graduates can be found disproportionately in leadership positions in politics, culture, and the economy. This is the case in Washington, DC, where I have established my personal and professional network.

Baktash Ahadi

Former Advisor, Mentor, and Translator for the U.S. Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan

Quick 5:

Quotes about the Liberal Arts

#1

#1: Anson Mount

Actor (Hell on Wheels)

“I get asked by young people all the time who want to be actors what they should do and how they should prepare... I say, ‘Go to a good liberal arts college.’ It forces your brain to understand things mathematically, linguistically, philosophically, and artistically.” (source)

#2

#2: Vivek Ranadivé

Founder and CEO of TIBCO, Owner Sacramento Kings

“The people who will succeed in more expensive labor markets like the U.S. will be those who can think creatively and generate the IDEAS that will propel economic growth. Such skills are best fostered in a traditional liberal arts environment.” (source)

#3

#3: Fareed Zakaria

CNN Anchor and Author

“A liberal education…teaches you how to learn – to read in a variety of subjects, find data, analyze information… Given the pace of change that is transforming industries and professions these days, you will need that skill of learning and retooling all the time.” (source)

#4

#4: Steve Jobs

Founder and Former CEO of Apple

"It's in Apple's DNA that technology alone is not enough. It's technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields the results that make our hearts sing." (source)

#5

#5: Lee Hamilton

Former U.S. Congressman and Co-Chair of the 9/11 Commission

“I think liberal arts education is phenomenally important… It’s practical; it leads to good employment, promotion, and leadership positions in all kinds of organizations.” (source)

80% of employers think every student should acquire broad knowledge in the liberal arts.